Strategic Communications
& Public Opinion Research

Get to Know Us

We work on difficult issues and we love it.

Lund Faucett is an integrated public affairs and research consulting firm that develops and executes data-driven communications and outreach in the Pacific Northwest. We deliver deep insights, bold ideas and strategic engagement around high-profile, complex policy issues.

We advise clients on strategies to achieve their organizational, business, regulatory, and/or legislative goals. We facilitate and manage leadership groups and committees, analyze data and policy issues, conduct research, develop and implement communications plans, produce supporting materials and provide a variety of professional communications services. We’re particularly good at making complicated and technical information understandable to key audiences.

Lund Faucett’s public policy expertise combined with our in-house research and communications capabilities result in scientifically sound insights that help clients achieve their desired goals.

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Our Expertise

Lund Faucett advances our clients’ policy and business objectives through strategy, communications, research, advocacy and engagement support. Our clients are unique, just like us. We evaluate each client’s needs from a fresh perspective and customize our approach so it reflects your unique mission, needs and personality.

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Strategy

Strategy

Driving public policy requires smart strategies. Our strategic advice has helped pave the path to achieve business goals, advance public policy objectives and shape positive community change. We make sure our clients understand the political and civic environment and are fully equipped to effectively engage with confidence.

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Communications

Communications

When your work is complicated and nuanced, it can be challenging to effectively communicate with the public and stakeholders. Our team is skilled at distilling complex concepts and projects to make them understandable, compelling and believable. We provide strategic communications planning, reputation management, content development, materials production and distribution. We help clients use the right words, images, channels and networks to bring stories to life.

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Research

Research

Developing effective strategies and communications is much easier when you know what people are thinking, doing and believing. Our in-house research team uses research and analytics to drive successful communications strategies and materials. We work with public and private sector clients to design and conduct online, phone, mail and mixed mode surveys; traditional and online focus groups; social media listening; in-depth interviews, political and market landscape analyses; and customer experience studies.

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Advocacy

Advocacy

Need help navigating the evolving, dynamic, complex public policy ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest? We help shape policies on behalf of and for jurisdictions. Building support for public policy decisions is dependent on meaningfully involving stakeholders early in a two-way process involving listening, collaboration and interaction with a goal of creating shared benefit. Lund Faucett has the relationships and expertise to work with leaders across jurisdictions and the political spectrum to help our clients navigate and shape common sense public policy through education, advocacy or mobilization.

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Engagement

Engagement

We take pride in developing and implementing creative, credible and fair public engagement programs that provide meaningful opportunities to solve problems and inspire action. We know how to get through the ‘noise’ with compelling content. And we excel at matching engagement techniques to target audiences, with a sensitivity to language and cultural differences. Our custom engagement strategies are based on our extensive knowledge of community needs, concerns and priorities in the Pacific Northwest.

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Facilitation

Facilitation

Bringing people together around complex or controversial problems is an important part of how we support our clients. We are adept at holding respectful and productive conversations in a variety of settings (task forces, stakeholder meetings, public hearings, workshops, planning retreats, etc.). We can help with overall strategy (establishing a mission, guiding principles and facilitation plan) as well as provide tactical support (agenda-setting, recruitment, meeting facilitation, reporting, etc.).

Our Experience

We are passionate about supporting good public policy and positive change in the Pacific Northwest. We do this in partnership with amazing clients, strategic alliances and trusted colleagues who know how to make things happen.

Our clients include businesses, non-profit organizations, universities, and tribal, state and local governments. We have been involved in projects concerning infrastructure, health care, technology, science and culture, conservation, education, land use, energy, transportation, maritime, telecommunications and environmental issues.

Representative Client List

Our Team

Vanessa Lund

Founder + Partner

Vanessa Lund

Founder + Partner

Vanessa is an expert research advisor and communicator with more than 20 years of experience in research and communications consulting with public agencies, municipalities, private businesses and nonprofits.

She uses her extensive experience in research, strategic communications and public engagement to provide insights that inform issue-framing, decision-making and public policy. Vanessa has worked for several national research firms and taught research methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

(206) 612-9172

Kristin Faucett

Founder + Partner

Kristin Faucett

Founder + Partner

Kris utilizes over 25 years of public affairs and government relations experience and relationships to successfully advise, develop and manage high-profile and complex projects for public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest.

Kris manages the firm’s public education and engagement efforts, bringing creative strategies that produce credible and fair efforts that solve problems, shape policy and create change. Kris’ resume includes work at the Washington State Legislature and Seattle City Council and is a trained focus group facilitator.

(206) 910-6471

Ellen Pepin-Cato

Senior Associate

Ellen Pepin-Cato

Senior Associate

Ellen is a skilled communications and public relations strategist with a knack for storytelling and an eye for detail. She has deep experience working on challenging projects and high-profile issues. Clients have praised her exceptional writing and editing skills, and her ability to craft messages that resonate with target audiences. Before joining Lund Faucett, Ellen managed corporate communications for Seattle Public Utilities. Ellen holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington.

(206) 851-3249
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Ellisa Griffin

Associate

Ellisa Griffin

Associate

Ellisa brings a unique point of view to her work and projects based on a diverse (and interesting) professional background. Her previous roles include work in Japan as an educator, a liaison between foreign workers in her organization and the local Japanese government, and administrative work for the Washington State Department of Health. This experience, coupled with strong communication skills and a sharp editing eye enables Elissa to produce effective materials and support the varied needs of our clients, ensuring all their goals are met.

(206) 660-2691

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Our Strategic Partners

Lund Faucett collaborates with trusted industry experts to provide clients with seamless, full-service communications, research and creative services. We leverage the strengths and experience of smart, savvy professionals depending on client needs to produce successful outcomes.

Bring us your challenge and we’ll give you a dream team with the expertise needed to solve it.

Our strategic partners include seasoned experts in:

  • Planning and facilitation
  • Government relations
  • Media relations and campaigns
  • Public outreach
  • Writing and editing
  • Economic analysis
  • Environmental policy
  • Creative services and design and
  • Public opinion and market research

Contact Us

Lund Faucett
411 University Street, Suite 1200
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 385-6789

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